Experience the riveting narrative of Uber's meteoric rise and tumultuous fall in the compelling book 'Super Pumped.' This 416-page hardcover masterpiece, published by W W Norton & Company in 2020, unlocks the secrets behind Uber's transformation into a global powerhouse. Dive into the gripping account of Travis Kalanick, the visionary yet controversial founder, whose leadership style and ambition ignited a revolution in transportation. Uncover the hidden truths behind massive venture capital investments and the high-stakes environment of Silicon Valley startups. With insights gathered from extensive interviews and obscure documents, this book reveals the complexities of Uber's corporate culture—both its soaring achievements and disheartening failures. 'Super Pumped' stands as a cautionary tale for entrepreneurs and innovators, reflecting the consequences of unbounded faith in startup founders. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or someone looking for a profound narrative that blends business strategy and human drama, this book is a must-read. Get your copy now and understand the dynamics that shaped one of the world’s most talked-about companies. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393358612.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393358612
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 416


Description:
Backed by billions in venture capital dollars and led by Travis Kalanick, a brash and ambitious founder, Uber promised to revolutionize the way we move people and goods through the world. But in June 2017, Uber's hard-charging CEO was ousted in a boardroom coup that capped a brutal year for the transportation giant. What followed would become a corporate cautionary tale about the perils of startup culture and a vivid?example of how blind worship of startup founders can go wildly wrong.? Based on hundreds of interviews with current and former Uber employees, along with previously unpublished documents, Super Pumped presents a tale of the startup's dramatic rise and fall in an era of rapid upheaval in Silicon Valley